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Oct
Oct
Announcing the FVMA’s New Veterinary Care Team Affiliate Member Program!
The FVMA is excited to announce the launch of our new team member affiliate membership program to recognize the outstanding contributions of veterinary care teams in our industry, and to support both team member career development and the veterinary profession. Operating within the FVMA, these new organizations extend the reach and mission of our association…
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Nov
Nov
SECONDARY PENTOBARBITAL POISONING Poses a Threat to Protected Species and to Florida Veterinarians
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) provide for substantial fines and the possibility of imprisonment. Criminal penalties may run as high as $250,000 per individual or $500,000 per organization and up to five years in jail. Civil penalties can be as much as $25,000 per violation under the ESA and up to $5,000 per violation under the BGEPA.
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Sep
Sep
USDA APHIS Releases HPAI Preparedness and Response Plan
APHIS has announced the release of the Fall 2015 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan. The plan is now available on the APHIS HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) Website. This comprehensive document details the APHIS plan for preventing and responding to future HPAI cases in collaboration with State and industry partners. It also…
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Aug
Aug
What Veterinarians Need to Know About Required Continuing Education in Florida
Continuing education is a requirement for license renewal by veterinarians in the State of Florida. The guide for this requirement which veterinarians must follow, is contained in Rule Chapter 61G18-16, Florida Administrative Code of Chapter 474, Florida Statutes. The statute directs that licensed veterinarians must renew their licenses every two years. The last renewal date…
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Jul
Jul
Effective July I, 2015, Florida veterinarians can dispense compounded medications to their patients’ owners and caretakers.
This results from the signing of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s Priority Legislation, House Bill 1049-Practice of Pharmacy by Governor Rick Scott on June 10, 2015.
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Jul
Jul
INFLUENZA and Your Pet
With the recent reports about influenza, it is good sense to inform yourself, your staff, and your clients on the subject. The ongoing outbreaks of canine influenza and highly pathogenic avian influenza in the US, have certainly seen their share of media attention! But, is it something that you should be concerned with? That your…